Democracy Quiz

What is a democracy?

• A society without a government.

• A society where power is given to one person or group.

• A society where the people have a say about how they are governed.

• A society where there is an unjust control of people by others. 

  
  

Name the 3 branches of government in a democratic system?

• Executive Power

• Democratic Power

• Judiciary Power

• Legislative Power

Who is the head of state in Australia?

• Prime Minister

• King Charles

• Queen Elizabeth

• President

What is the constitution?

• A story about the beginning of Australia as a country.

• A pledge you say when becoming an Australian citizen.

• A medical condition.

• The set of rules which Australia is run.

Who must vote in an Australian federal election?

• If you are at least 18 years old.

• Everyone.

• Australian citizen.

• Your choice, it's optional.

How long is a Prime Minister's term in Australia?

• 4 Years

• 3 Years

• There is no set term, it is however long the Parliament supports their leadership.

• As long as they decide they want to keep doing the role of the Prime minister.

What is the role of political parties in Australia?

• To have a good time and put on as many parties as they can.

• To convince the public to vote for them so they can impact how Australia is governed.

• To make new laws.

• To take control of all of Australia's money.

What is the role of a citizen in a democratic society?

• To work as hard as you can.

• Vote when required to do so.

• Obey the law.

• To vote for the most popular person in an election.

Which of the following countries are democratic societies?

• United Kingdom

• Afghanistan

• North Korea

• New Zealand

Australia is both a representative democracy and a constitutional monarchy. What does this mean?

• The King can take over anytime he wants.

• We can choose who makes the rules, the Prime Minister or King Charles.

• The powers of the King have been delegated or given to his representative, the Governor-General, but we still vote for people to represent us in Parliament.

• The Governor-General decides the role of the Prime Minister and the King's role.